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Platform Architect

  • Company: Get A Job.ai
  • Location: USA
  • Salary: Pay not listed
  • Work type: Remote

Website Get A Job.ai

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About This Opportunity

Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a leading educational technology organization in their search for a Platform Architect. This is a high-impact technical leadership role where you'll drive the architectural vision for developer-facing platform products that serve millions of users worldwide. You'll lead cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and shape the technical direction of scalable PaaS solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead architectural design and technical direction for platform features, services, and components, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy
  • Drive development of complex software solutions with high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code across multiple technologies
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams, fostering best practices in development, code quality, and system design
  • Collaborate with engineering managers, SRE teams, and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical specifications and innovative solutions
  • Evaluate and implement new technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance development processes and system performance
  • Conduct comprehensive code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to architectural principles
  • Troubleshoot complex technical issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement preventative measures
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, sharing knowledge and driving continuous improvement of engineering processes

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years of progressive software development experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal engineering role
  • Deep expertise in designing, building, and scaling complex, highly available distributed systems
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages such as Ruby, Python, Java, JavaScript, or Go
  • Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong understanding of both relational and NoSQL database systems and data modeling principles
  • Demonstrated ability to drive technical initiatives from conception through deployment and maintenance
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences
  • Proven track record of mentoring engineers and fostering collaborative team environments
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruiting team will conduct an initial screening to understand your background and career goals. We'll then present qualified candidates to our client for consideration. Please note that all applications must come through our platform—direct contact with the client is not part of this process. We'll guide you through each step and provide feedback along the way.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed with qualified candidates during the screening process and are competitive with market standards for this senior technical leadership role.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive hiring practices. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and work with clients who share our values of diversity and equal opportunity.

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    • Role Platform Architect
    • Employer Get A Job.ai
    • Location USA · Remote-friendly
    • Type Full Time
    • Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
    • Posted September 6, 2026
    • Apply by October 6, 2026
    • Country United States
    • Overview Full job description on this page (447 words)

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